Sr Manager, Operations

ABOUT ADVANCED ENERGY

Advanced Energy (Nasdaq: AEIS) is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions for mission-critical applications and processes. AE’s power solutions enable customer innovation in complex applications for a wide range of industries including semiconductor equipment, industrial, manufacturing, telecommunications, data center computing and healthcare. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

 

POSITION SUMMARY:                                  

The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing all manufacturing operations to ensure production efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. This role leads a team of supervisors and production staff, driving continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The position requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and hands-on experience in manufacturing processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Operational Leadership:

• Manage day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring production schedules are met.
• Optimize resource utilization, including labor, equipment, and materials.

 

Quality & Compliance:

• Ensure adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Implement and maintain robust quality control processes.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Drive Lean, Six Sigma, and other process improvement initiatives.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.

 

Team Development:

• Lead, mentor, and develop manufacturing supervisors and staff.
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and collaboration.

 

Strategic Planning:

• Collaborate with senior leadership on production strategies and capacity planning.
• Support new product introductions and scaling of operations.

 

Safety & Environment:

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Promote a safe working environment through training and audits.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• This position is based in the Vancouver, WA office.
• Works in a manufacturing environment which may be noisy and fast-paced.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven track record in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems and production planning tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% (domestic and international).

 

Desired:

• Experience with semiconductor equipment, electronics, or optical devices.
• Familiarity with metrology and calibration methodology.
• Familiarity with ISO standards and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to manage complex projects and cross-functional teams.

 

EXPERIENCE:

• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.

 

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field (Master’s preferred).

 

COMPENSATION:

As required by multiple state pay transparency laws, Advanced Energy provides a reasonable range of compensation for each job posting. Actual compensation is influenced by an array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. The range of starting pay for this role i